America's Cup 2017: Do you know your trophies?

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Spying and flying - The secrets behind an America's Cup boat

35th America's Cup in Bermuda

Play-off final: 10-12 June America's Cup: 17-18 & 24-27 June

Coverage: Watch highlights on BBC Two, Red Button, Connected TVs, online and BBC Sport app from 11 June

As one of sailing's top honours, the America's Cup was first contested in 1851 in a race between the United States and Great Britain around the Isle of Wight.

To celebrate the race to lift the Auld Mug, we take a look at the weird and wonderful trophies and stories behind them from the world of sport.

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Picture credits: Getty and EPA.

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